WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (April 3, 2025) — As Tax Day nears, the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging families and individuals across the country to take a closer look at their finances. One in nine Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease — that’s nearly seven million Americans across the country and over 62,000 here in Iowa.

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 2, 2025) — Ellipsis, a leading non-profit dedicated to helping kids and families overcome turbulent pasts and build successful futures, has named Kelly Hannan as its next chief executive officer, effective April 28.

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (April 1, 2025) — As a companion animal or livestock owner, you trust the health of your animal(s) with college-educated, professionally-trained veterinarians, and certified veterinary technicians to keep them in good health.

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (March 17, 2025) — As state legislators debate prescription-drug reform this spring, the Illinois Primary Health Care Association, on behalf of Illinois’ 56 community health centers, is proposing legislation to end unnecessary and unfair restrictions on prescription drug discounts through the 340B program.

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK (March 3, 2025) — The Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) has released a new 

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (February 10, 2025)  Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the N° 1 killer of women. To kick off American Heart Month this February, seven Eastern Iowa leaders are joining the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women® movement to change this statistic through the Woman of Impact initiative.

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA (January 29, 2025) — More than fifty families are able to make ends meet, spend more time with their children, and pursue their goals as a result of receiving $500 in unrestricted cash a month from the UpTogether Illinois Community Fund. The one-year initiative, started in September 2024, highlights the power of direct cash investments in helping families achieve economic stability and well-being.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 28, 2025) — On Monday, February 3, Alzheimer’s Association advocates from across the state will gather at the Iowa State Capitol to ask their state legislators to support funding the Dementia Service Specialist program that will improve access to care and support services for families facing Alzheimer’s and dementia in all Iowa communities.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 23, 2025)  On Monday, February 3, Alzheimer’s Association advocates from across the state will gather at the Iowa State Capitol to ask their state legislators to support funding the Dementia Service Specialist program that will improve access to care and support services for families facing Alzheimer’s and dementia in all Iowa communities. A press conference will be held in the rotunda at the Capitol at 1PM, followed by legislator meetings.

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